Tens of thousands march to kick off climate summit, demanding end to warming-causing fossil fuels
Tens of thousands of people in New York City have kicked off a week of demonstrations seeking to end the use of coal, oil and natural gas blamed for climate change
2023-09-18 03:27
'Nun 2' narrowly edges 'A Haunting in Venice' over quiet weekend in movie theaters
“The Nun 2” and “A Haunting in Venice” virtually tied for the No. 1 spot in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, with a slight edge carrying the horror sequel over the Hercule Poirot mystery
2023-09-18 02:18
First two cargo ships arrive in Ukrainian port after Russia's exit from grain deal
Two cargo ships have arrived in one of Ukraine’s ports this weekend, using a temporary Black Sea corridor established by the government
2023-09-17 21:24
Chinese police detain wealth management staff at the heavily indebted developer Evergrande
Police in a southern Chinese city say they have detained some staff at China Evergrande Group’s wealth management unit in the latest trouble for the heavily indebted developer
2023-09-17 19:45
Poland imposes EU ban on all Russian-registered passenger cars
Poland has begun enforcing an entry ban on all Russian-registered passenger cars seeking to enter the country
2023-09-17 17:17
Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver
A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads as shipping costs soar
2023-09-17 14:24
The Senate's bipartisan approach to government funding is putting pressure on a divided House
The United States is at risk of another damaging government shutdown, potentially as soon as the end of September
2023-09-16 23:18
What if public transit was like Uber? A small city ended its bus service to find out
Small-scale, tech-based solutions to transportation problems have emerged as a great equalizer in the battle for infrastructure dollars between big cities and rural communities
2023-09-16 12:54
Auto worker strike creates test of Biden's goals on labor and climate
The United Auto Workers strike has exposed tensions between President Joe Biden's goals of fighting climate change and supporting unions
2023-09-16 12:47
Two Vegas casinos fell victim to cyberattacks, shattering the image of impenetrable casino security
The cybersecurity system break-ins this month of casino giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment shatter a public perception that casino security requires an “Oceans 11”-level effort to defeat it
2023-09-16 09:19
California targets smash-and-grabs with $267 million program aimed at 'brazen' store thefts
California will spend $267 million to combat smash-and-grab robberies that have plagued businesses and luxury stores in the state
2023-09-16 06:18
Big wins for organized labor and progressive causes as California lawmakers wrap for the year
California lawmakers have finished their work for 2023
2023-09-16 06:18